It has been Captain Lee's passion since Day One. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she is making history at the 123 Precinct as the first Hispanic commanding officer - here just a few months.
The 41-year-old tells Eyewitness News, initially she did not think it was a big deal, but now realizes how significant it is.
"Growing up, I was always competitive and maybe that's part of it, because a female, a Latina, and proving yourself and working hard, but once I started climbing the ranks, I realized how much I influenced people and this is so much bigger than me," she said."I hear it from them a lot, and that's comforting. 'You're a role model' and 'you're this superhero,' and so it does mean a lot," Captain Lee added.
A lot of hard work and dedication over the course of her 19-year career, Captain Lee has worked at the 68 Precinct in Bay Ridge, Manhattan South, Chelsea and also played a key role with recruitment and hiring."When that happened, I came home and told my mother, 'that's it, I want to be a detective.' I was never a detective," she adds.
While Captain Lee is someone to watch, she is well aware others are watching her - all while keeping her eyes on the prize. "I have a really good friend who just became the First Deputy Commissioner and would love to be her First Deputy Commissioner when she is the Police Commissioner - is that too much?" Captain Lee says.
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